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Organization

Lifted By Purpose (LBP) is an arts based organization with a focus on mental health and wellness. We operate as a collaborative partner of the non for profit organization SKETCH.

LBP uses the term “GiftEd” at our organization to engage individuals, to promote the belief "we all have a gift that can be used to benefit self and share with the world.”

Mission

Lifted by Purpose provides innovative wellness programs for youth 16-29 years old as an option to teach stress management techniques using the arts and other methods of coping identified by youth as meaningful and sustainable to increase their chances of living productive and healthy lives.

Creative / Wellness Spaces

Find creative spaces to build capacity using the arts and support with wellness goals.

Get Lifted!

Lifted By Purpose (LBP)

Provides a diverse range of services to organizations seeking trainings, workshops or programs with the intent to engage youth in conversations about mental health and learn practical strategies to cope life stressors.

Our team is trained to provide workshops of interest to youth and service providers that focus on education of mental health challenges, self-care, and coping skills, and capacity building in the arts. Workshops and training are a fee for service and require a minimum of 10 participants to be booked.

Creative Writing (Spoken Word, Music Writing)

Anger Management

Storytelling through Video

Healthy Relationships

Empathy Toy Workshops

Mental Health Education and Coping Skills

Youth Engagement

Mental Health First Aid Training

Lifted Thursdays:

"The program has helped me to be calm and changed my life." - Participant

"Got a lot going on. I don’t talk much, I just try to deal with my situation. But in this program, I felt comfortable to share a few things, I like that we learn how to use music, cause it’s all we do really in real life, listen to music to pass time and feel better. [It] Don’t feel like a program, just a cool space we can talk, listen to music and get the help we didn’t know really existed" - Participant

Tattoo Stories:

"I've never been apart of something so meaningful. This project helped me to see how far i've come on my journey of self care." - Participant

"Amazing night. The hard work definitely showed. Great energy, vibes and important messaging."
- Community Member

GiftEd:

"I was a shy guy and very introvert, but being around people that had the same experiences and goals; this program made me open up and feel comfortable." - Participant